Thailand Recommendations
Hi!
Husband and I are going to Thailand for two weeks this winter. I have been; he hasn't. We are flying from the East Coast US to Bangkok via Dubai. I'm planning to stay in Bangkok 3 nights before heading ... well, where else? I'm thinking Chiang Mai for another 3 nights. Or maybe ...
- Well, first, is 3 nights in Chiang Mai enough?
- I'm wary of the elephant treks and excursions. Truthfully, even the "ethical" ones seem a little zoo-like. I've been told both Elephant Nature Park and Elephant Jungle Sanctuary are really reputable, research-driven, and ethical buuut it's been difficult to fully vet them. Has anyone done either? To be clear, I don't want to ride an elephant, just photography and gentle pets, if permitted, but not if it's damaging to the wildlife.
- Any recommendations for a beach resort with diving? We want to 100% skip Phuket itself (we're not a party people) but anywhere else around there or further south that's a bit more relaxed? Dive or regular resorts work! Classic white sand and karsts and big open beach.
Budget isn't a big thing, since it's S.E. Asia and we're burning a lot of loyalty points and miles. Destinations, resorts, activities, and advice welcome! Thank you thank you thank you.
Submitted August 22, 2017 at 03:31PM by cats_in_tiny_shoes http://ift.tt/2v2pqWd
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